OMAM Assessing understanding of plot development in Chapter 5

Character Focus: Which character is primarily the focus of Chapter 5?

• (A) George.

• (B) Lennie.

• (C) Curley.

• (D) Crooks

Setting: Where does Chapter 5 take place?

• (A) The barn.

• (B) The bunkhouse.

• (C) The riverbank.

• (D) The town.

Event Significance: What significant event occurs involving Lennie in this chapter?

• (A) He wins a fight.

• (B) He accidentally kills a character.

• (C) He leaves the ranch.

• (D) He buys a puppy.

Character Interaction: How does Lennie react to the death of the puppy?

• (A) He is indifferent.

• (B) He is angry.

• (C) He is devastated.

• (D) He laughs.

Theme of Dreams: How does the event in this chapter affect Lennie’s dream of the future?

• (A) It strengthens his resolve.

• (B) It causes him to abandon the dream.

• (C) It makes him question his own life.

• (D) It has no effect.

Curley’s Wife: How does Curley’s wife interact with Lennie in this chapter?

• (A) She ignores him.

• (B) She dismisses him.

• (C) She threatens him.

• (D) She seeks his companionship.

Foreshadowing: What does Curley’s wife say that foreshadows future events?

• (A) She discusses her dreams.

• (B) She warns Lennie about the others.

• (C) She expresses her isolation from others.

• (D) She talks about Curley’s strength.

Lennie's Actions: What does Lennie do directly after he accidentally kills Curley’s wife?

• (A) He runs away immediately.

• (B) He panics and stays where he is.

• (C) He seeks out George for help.

• (D) He tries to partially hide her body

Character Development: How does Curley’s wife reveal her own character in this chapter?

• (A) As strong and independent.

• (B) As lonely and misunderstood.

• (C) As cruel and vindictive.

• (D) As joyful and carefree.

Emotional Tone: What is the emotional tone of Chapter 5?

• (A) Tense and tragic.

• (B) Light-hearted and humorous.

• (C) Optimistic and hopeful.

• (D) Indifferent and apathetic.